THE UNKNOWN

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THE UNKNOWN

It might be OK or it might not be OK

But do I have to be miserably fearful 

Every step of the way?

NO WAY!!

I can tune out the chorus of worries

I can use my powers of mind

To imagine what can go right

I can visualize everything working out great

I can use my body to redirect fight or flight energy

Into added vigor towards my healthy happy activities

I can breathe deeply, tense and relax muscle groups

Play a soothing little game like Solitaire

I can use my voice and get help and encouragement from others

I can use my hand to write a poem in a little notebook

Sharing my immediate experience with others

Who might also be struggling with their own worries

Together we will ignore the Council of Fears

And listen to the sweet calm voice of reason

The voice of hope, the voice of "I can get through this."

The calm soothing voice of reassurance and love

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